How far is Elmhurst, IL from Orland Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Orland Hills, IL is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.97 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.28 mi
35.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.97 mi
Kilometers
41.8 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T14:10
Arrive Orland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hodgkins
IL

Village in United States of America

From Elmhurst
13 mi
00h 22m
To Orland Hills
13 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Orland Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Orland Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South York Street

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road

    782 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · La Grange Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 167th Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · West 167th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 92nd Avenue

    581 ft · 26 sec · 92nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 92nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Orland Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Grange Road
12.3 mi · 47%
Tri-State Tollway
7.46 mi · 29%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.52 mi · 6%
East Saint Charles Road
0.86 mi · 3%
I 55
0.63 mi · 2%
South York Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

La Grange Road

Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

12.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgkins
00h 22m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Orland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Orland Hills?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Elmhurst and 13 miles from Orland Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Orland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hodgkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hodgkins.

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

5 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Orland Hills. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.85 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Orland Hills

#2 Orland Hills

Village in United States of America

Population6,943
Coordinates41.5853100, -87.8431100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Orland Hills (-87.84311, 41.58531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Orland Hills. The current time is 14:10:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.